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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 1,076.08 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 1,076.08 and 701.48 is: 1,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 1,076.08 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/1,076.08 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 1,076.08 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 754,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,848.60/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.48

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